Inflation to hit farm business margins in 2022
28th January 2022
Rising costs will be crucial to farm business planning over the next six months as high rates of inflation impact the UK agricultural economy, according to the latest AHDB Agri-Market Outlook.
Govt launches partnership to tackle agricultural challenges
27th January 2022
The UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP) is a new forum, which the government says will bring stakeholders together to work on shared issues facing the sector.
Government’s nature plans ‘at severe risk of failure’, peers warn
27th January 2022
Ambitious nature-based solutions will not work without farmers and land managers, a House of Lords committee has said in a new report, which calls for a new advisory service.
Lack of knowledge ‘holding farmers back’ in agri-tech investment
25th January 2022
NFU Mutual offers top tips for farmers contemplating agri-tech investment, as a new survey sheds light on key barriers that are preventing farmers benefitting from government funding.
Three arrested after fatal bridge collapse on Lancashire farm
24th January 2022
Lancashire Constabulary has confirmed three arrests have been made following a bridge collapse on a farm that killed one person and hospitalised two others.
£25 million funding pot for high-tech machinery on farms
20th January 2022
Farmers and growers in England can now apply for up to £500,000 in Government funding to invest in cutting edge robotics and technology to boost food production.
Man dies and several injured after bridge collapsed on farm
19th January 2022
Lancashire Police were called to the scene following reports of a serious accident on Tuesday (18th January).
Technology to get the best out of your fertiliser spreader
19th January 2022
Simon Brown of Amazone Ltd outlines two free apps that can help farmers to optimise their fertiliser spreading.
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Latest software brings new level of control to farmers
17th January 2022
Taking control of your natural capital has just become a lot easier with the release of Sandy version 2.0, according to Trinity AgTech.
Prince’s charity lodges bid for new agricultural training centre
12th January 2022
In what promises to be a boost for the rural sector, the centre would host events and workshops for secondary school pupils, school leavers and adult learners, as well as existing rural sector workers.
Report highlighting concerns over ELMs should act as a ‘wake-up call’
10th January 2022
A new report has questioned the government’s readiness to deliver the ELM scheme, and raised concerns about its potential impacts for the farming sector.
“Huge disappointment” over AgriScot cancellation
7th January 2022
Covid restrictions in Scotland mean the event cannot go ahead, organisers say.